2015 BMW R 1200RT vs 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 BMW R 1200RT 2015 BMW R 1200RT

Touring

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph
Weight
604.1 pounds
2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour 2023 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour

Touring

Engine
Six cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
809.1 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-Windscreen. Bluetooth Audio and Apple CarPlay/Android auto.
ColoursEbony, blue/grey, greyMatte Iridium Grey Metallic
Warranty-Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)-5.1 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)-130 mm
Storage-Saddle bags, top box, glovebox (121 L total)
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches66.7 inches
Width (mm)985 mm925 mm
Width (in.)38.8 inches36.4 inches
Height (in.)55.7 inches56.3 inches
Height (mm)1,415 mm1430 mm
Length (in.)87.5 inches103.0 inches
Length (mm)2,222 mm2615 mm
Seat Height (in.)31.7 inches29.3 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,485 mm1694 mm
Seat Height (mm)805 mm745 mm
Seat Height805 mm / 31.7 in.745 mm / 29.3 in.
Wheelbase1,485 mm / 58.5 in.1694 mm / 66.7 in.
Height1,415 mm / 55.7 in.1430 mm / 56.3 in.
Length2,222 mm / 87.5 in.2615 mm / 103.0 in.
Width985 mm / 38.8 in.925 mm / 36.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)233.2-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.61 gallons5.57 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)25.00 litres21.10 litres
Wet Weight (kg)274.0 kg367.0 kg
Wet Weight (lbs.)604.1 pounds809.1 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-5.92 US quarts
Dry Weight (lbs.)514.0 pounds-
Oil Capacity (l)-5.60 litres
Dry Weight233.2 kg / 514.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity25.00 litres / 6.61 gallons21.10 litres / 5.57 US gallons
Wet Weight274.0 kg / 604.1 lbs367.0 kg / 809.1 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)125.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)201.2 km/h-
Top Speed201.2 km/h / 125.0 mph-
Max Torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions170.0 Nm (17.3 kgf-m or 125.4 ft.lbs) @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.5361 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm73.0 x 73.0 mm
CO290.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)127.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-strokeSix cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches2.9 x 2.9 inches
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches111.85 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc1833.0 cc
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / BMS-K+ digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignitionInjection. Programmed Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio12.5:110.5:1
EmissionsEmission standard EU-3Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Fuel Consumption3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg)5.49 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.85 mpg)
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 gallons-
Ignition-Transistorized
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulic slipper clutchHydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam. Or 7-speed (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure.
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Shaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed7-speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.6 inches4.3 inches
Trail (mm)116 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches4.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm109 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.4 inches4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)136 mm104 mm
Frame TypeTwo-part tubular frame, engine partially load-bearingDie-cast, aluminium twin-beam
Suspension - FrontTeleleverDouble Wishbone
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single swing arm with ParaleverPro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock
Rake26.5°30.5°
Seat-Suede/synthetic leather seats
Trail116 mm / 4.6 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in.109 mm / 4.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear136 mm / 5.4 in.104 mm / 4.1 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-7-inch TFT display
Lighting system-Full LED lighting, LED fog lights and auto-cancelling indicators.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.9 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)276 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.Double disc. Floating discs. 6-piston calliper. ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc. 3-piston calipers. ABS:
RimsCast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17130/70-R18
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17-